In preparation for Hurricane Ian, county officials are announcing some Tampa Bay evacuations. Hillsborough County has already issued a mandatory evacuation for zone A.
We will be updating this post as we receive more news. Below are the following counties with zones under mandatory evacuations and information to find your evacuation zone if you are unsure.
Hillsborough County
Update: 9:30a 9/29
#HurricaneIan Update:@HillsboroughFL has lifted all evacuation orders for. As you return home, drive slowly and be alert on the roadways. See our thread for 5 safety tips you need to know while driving today. pic.twitter.com/vJIUl63NOL
— City of Tampa (@CityofTampa) September 29, 2022UPDATE: A mandatory evacuation order has been issued for Zone B.
EVACUATION UPDATE ⚠️ @HillsboroughFL has announced a mandatory evacuation for zones A and B starting at noon. This also includes all mobile homes and manufactured housing.
— City of Tampa (@CityofTampa) September 27, 2022
If you are in an evacuation zone, get out now. More info: https://t.co/q1bLpr8MYX pic.twitter.com/sOBHTcrUWr
Hillsborough County Administrator Bonnie Wise has issued a mandatory evacuation for Zone A in Hillsborough County. Wise made the announcement during a press conference at 10 a.m. Monday. Wise also stated a voluntary evacuation was recommended for Zone B.
“We did not make this decision easily, but the storm poses a serious threat,” Wise said.
According to News Channel 8, there will be police presence to help protect people’s homes and belongings.
Zone A is under a mandatory evacuation notice. Zone B is under a voluntary evacuation notice. Those living in mobile and manufactured homes are encouraged to evacuate as well. Please note, shelters will not be available until Monday, Sept. 26 at 2 p.m. 👉 https://t.co/HvuO0TLlrX pic.twitter.com/ottQFDd55R
— Hillsborough County (@HillsboroughFL) September 26, 2022Do you know the difference between a flood zone and an evacuation zone? Now is the time to learn! 🌀
— Hillsborough County (@HillsboroughFL) September 26, 2022
Find more information, including your own flood zone and evacuation zone, here: https://t.co/SzVz2SMgaqPinellas County
UPDATE: 9a 9/29
Mandatory evacuation orders for Pinellas County lifted for all evacuation zones, mobile home communities and residential health care facilities effective 9 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 29. Residents who evacuated due to the hurricane threat may return home using caution.
Mandatory evacuation orders have been called for zones A, B, & C for Pinellas County, including all residents in mobile homes.
County officials said residents and visitors who are planning to leave the county should do so immediately due to anticipated heavy traffic. Tolls costs have been suspended
Effective 6 p.m. today, all residents in Evacuation Zone A (including all mobile home residents) will be under mandatory evacuation orders. Mandatory orders for evacuation zones B and C will be effective tomorrow morning at 7 a.m. 1/2 pic.twitter.com/36ayoOEMIz
— Pinellas County (@PinellasGov) September 26, 2022Manatee County
UPDATE: 9:20a 9/29
Manatee County announced that is rescinding evacuation orders and closing shelters.
According to Fox 13 News, Manatee County emergency officials have issued mandatory evacuations for residents in Zone A, and are recommending evacuations for those in Zone B.
Manatee County issues mandatory evacuation order in Zone A for Hurricane Ian https://t.co/VqgvHj4yNn
— Bradenton Herald (@bradentonherald) September 26, 2022Hernando County
County officials have stated a mandatory evacuation, effective Tuesday at 9 a.m., calls for all residents in Hernando County in low-lying areas and manufactured homes, and anybody West of US-19.
Hernando County officials call for mandatory evacuation Tuesday https://t.co/lGsqWWheNW pic.twitter.com/AuQAGiD3it
— WFLA NEWS (@WFLA) September 26, 2022How to Find Your Evacuation Zone
Hillsborough County:
Residents who are unsure of their evacuation zone can go to the Hillsborough County Office of Emergency Management‘s Hurricane Evacuation Assessment Tool. Or click here for a printable pdf map of evacuation zones.
Pinellas County:
Pinellas County residents who are unsure of their evacuation zones can click here. Pinellas County’s Hurricane Preparedness page also includes other important information like storm surge risk, flood zones and other vital information.
Residents in mobile or manufactured homes must evacuate, even if they are not in an evacuation zone.
Pasco County:
Pasco County residents can view an interactive evacuation zone map here.
Don't risk what's really valuable...
Do not put yourself in a situation where you are trying to survive being inundated by water from Bay or Gulf. Water always wins. Regardless of what happens, the right thing to do is to put yourself in a position to be safe. Your stuff can be replaced. You and your family can not.
— Paul Dellegatto⚡️FOX (@PaulFox13) September 26, 2022When Jim visits, you know it's about to get crazy...
Do you know your evacuation zone in Pinnelas County? Surrounded by water a million people are vulnerable. No evacuation orders have been given at this time.#ian pic.twitter.com/rq1eTS34GF
— Jim Cantore (@JimCantore) September 25, 2022No toll charges...
Tampa Bay area tolls have been suspended to help evacuations go smoothly.
— Geno from Q105 (@GenoRadio) September 26, 2022
